Dupondius - Hadrian AETERNITAS AVGVSTI S C; Aeternitas
121 year| Orichalcum | 12.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 121 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#255023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeternitas standing facing, head left, holding busts of the Sun and Moon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AETERNITAS AVGVSTI
S C
Unabridged legend: Aeternitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Eternity of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Emperor Hadrian and the inscription "AETERNITAS AVGVSTI S C" is interesting because it highlights the Roman Empire's emphasis on the concept of eternity and the idea of the emperor as a divine figure. The word "Aeternitas" means "eternity" in Latin, and the inscription suggests that the emperor's power and reign are eternal and divine. This coin was minted during Hadrian's reign (117-138 AD), which was marked by significant cultural and architectural achievements, including the construction of the Pantheon in Rome.